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20-08-2024

Axalta’s Fully Automated Mixing System for The Automotive Refinish Industry Installed 100 Times

Axalta announced the 100th installation of its Irus Mix mixing system, designed as a fast, efficient, fully automated and completely autonomous mixing system for the automotive refinish industry, in mid-July 2024. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/axalta-s-fully-automated-mixing-system-for-the-automotive-refinish-industry-installed-100-times-3438044.html

29-03-2019

Friction-reducing surfaces to make engines more economical

Together with the automotive industry, researchers at the Fraunhofer IWS, Dresden (Germany), have developed processes for friction-reducing surfaces of engine components in recent years. Now, carbon dioxide emissions are to be reduced even further by further developments in surface technology. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/friction-reducing-surfaces-to-make-engines-more-economical-2277829.html

15-01-2019

Global car colour study - White continues to be world leader

According to Axalta's latest global study of the most popular car colors, white is the number one choice for consumers worldwide. With 38 percent and a large lead over black (18%), silver and gray (12%), who share third place, White defended its leadership position. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/global-car-colour-study-white-continues-to-be-world-leader-2251789.html

27-11-2018

Concept vehicles for the mobility of the future

BASF and the research and development center of the Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd. (GAC R&D Center) on November 17, 2018, presented three jointly developed electric concept vehicles with a trend-setting design that are tailored to the different needs of Chinese motorists. Car paints from BASF underscore the individual style of the concept vehicles. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/concept-vehicles-for-the-mobility-of-the-future-2237488.html

22-11-2018

Eisenmann presents integrated overall concept for automotive painting

Smart, flexible and skidless: Built and pre-assembled for a new Mercedes-Benz paint shop in Kecskemét, Hungary, Eisenmann presented the latest plant technology in action in Holzgerlingen, Germany, at the beginning of November 2018. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/eisenmann-presents-integrated-overall-concept-for-automotive-painting-2236635.html

20-11-2018

Axalta opens Philadelphia Coatings Research and Development Center

Axalta celebrated the official opening of its Global Innovation Center, the world's largest research and development center for coatings, on November 7. The 16,000 m2 Global Innovation Center offers modern specialist laboratories and offices. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/axalta-opens-philadelphia-coatings-research-and-development-center-2235622.html

13-11-2018

Audi creates matt images on painted surfaces

Audi is using a new process to create partially matt surfaces on painted areas. This allows lettering, logos or photos to be displayed pixel-precisely and abrasion-resistant. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/audi-creates-matt-images-on-painted-surfaces-2232901.html

07-11-2018

The 16th parts2clean in retrospect

240 exhibitors from 16 countries presented a comprehensive range of products and services for component and surface cleaning at the 16th parts2clean from 23 to 25 October 2018. According to the organiser, Deutsche Messe AG, around 4500 trade visitors from 26 countries visited the trade fair in Stuttgart, Germany. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/the-16th-parts2clean-in-retrospect-2230988.html

28-09-2018

Seven-axis robots paint electric vehicles

With its new plant at the company location in Chongqing, Sokon is aggressively driving forward the development of electric mobility. The production technology itself is also trend-setting. For the first time, a third-generation Dürr painting robot is being used in a Chinese automobile factory. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/seven-axis-robots-paint-electric-vehicles-2217832.html

22-08-2018

Research project: Zinc flake coating with micro- and nanoparticles

A new type of zinc flake coating with embedded micro- and nanoparticles is currently being investigated by the German University Südwestfalen Iserlohn together with Chemische Fabrik Wocklum, Hillebrand Chemicals and DOK Chemie. The project partners expect an improvement of the layer properties and a better environmental compatibility. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/research-project-zinc-flake-coating-with-micro-and-nanoparticles-2204794.html